7) Morgan Schneiderlin – Southampton
The French midfielder would have been a perfect signing for Arsenal this summer, but not only did the Gunners face stiff competition from other clubs, the 24-year-old also had his move away from the Saints blocked.
Excellent on the ball, tough tackling, and now with plenty of Premier League experience, Schneiderlin would slot straight into the Arsenal squad as a replacement for his ageing compatriot Mathieu Flamini.
He may command a sizeable transfer fee, and may even prefer a move to Tottenham to link up with former manager Mauricio Pochettino, but if Wenger can get him he would be a superb addition.